My waters broke last Wednesday at 29 weeks and 3 days. I have received steriod treatment to mature babys lungs and discharged with antibiotics to avoid infection. I have hunted high and low for information on the net about latency periods to expect - what is the average time from waters breaking to labour and cannot find anything. I know for full term pregnancies its usually 24-48 hrs. I am asking for help if anyone else has had this and how long they were able to keep baby cooking for?! Or if anyone knows of any good websites (uk) for me to research info on i would much appreciate it!
I have been to see the consultant today but a junior doctor was running the clinic and she didn't even have the decency to read through my notes. She told me they would induce me at 42 weeks - until i informed her that my waters had broke! ( I had my first child at 35 weeks - but waters were intact until 2 mins before he was born!)

Many thanks,

Kerry

Wed Aug 31, 2011 7:10 pm

mrsd10

Joined: Fri Mar 11, 2011 6:29 pmPosts: 0

hi kerry,
i don't have any experience with this or know anyone who has but it does sound like you've had a pretty rubbish experience with the junior doctor. i would suggest booking an appointmnt with your normal doctor or the midwife and getting these questions out and hopefully getting some answers. there might not be much information out there because it probably varies so much from woman to woman when this happens. of course i'm sure you know that each day your baby stays in is good. i really hope you get some answers soon xx